We’re delighted to announce Aligned Health & Wellness as the winner of Chiropractic Business of the Year at the My Local Awards 2026 Yorkshire.

This award celebrates businesses that make a real difference to people’s lives through expert care, trusted relationships and a genuine commitment to wellbeing, and Aligned Health & Wellness is a truly deserving winner. Supporting patients with complex injuries, chronic pain conditions, posture correction and preventative strategies, the practice helps people move better, feel better and live healthier lives.

What makes this business stand out is not just the treatment it provides, but the purpose behind it. Aligned Health & Wellness was built on a desire to create a local practice where patients feel heard, supported and cared for as individuals. That patient-first mindset runs through everything they do and has helped build the kind of trust that turns great care into lasting impact.

A new path built on purpose

Aligned Health & Wellness was founded in 2021 after its owner made a bold and life-changing decision to retrain as a chiropractor following 16 years in the IT industry. It was a major career change, but one driven by something much stronger than job titles or security — a genuine desire to help people improve their health, recover from pain and enjoy more active lives.

That leap took courage. Leaving a well-paid career to retrain and build a chiropractic practice from the ground up is not something many people would do lightly. But for Aligned Health & Wellness, it came from personal conviction and a clear sense of purpose.

That personal journey now shapes the care patients receive. Having experienced the benefits of chiropractic care firsthand, the practice was founded with real passion and understanding. It is not just about offering appointments. It is about giving people the support, knowledge and treatment they need to improve their wellbeing in a meaningful and lasting way.

A genuinely patient-centred approach

One of the biggest reasons Aligned Health & Wellness has earned such strong support is its patient-centred approach. Every person is treated as an individual, with time taken to understand their needs, goals and circumstances before creating the best path forward.

That kind of care makes a huge difference, especially for patients dealing with long-term pain or complicated injuries. Rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach, the focus is on working closely with each patient to help them achieve the best possible outcomes. That creates a sense of trust and reassurance that is incredibly important in healthcare.

The practice’s passion for helping others is rooted in personal experience, but it is the day-to-day delivery of that care that has built its reputation. Patients know they are being listened to, supported and guided by someone who truly cares about their progress. That is a powerful foundation for any health business and a major reason why this award is so well deserved.

Changing lives one patient at a time

While winning this award is a fantastic milestone, Aligned Health & Wellness is clear that the achievements which matter most are the changes patients experience in their daily lives. Every message of thanks, every card, and every story of improved quality of life is a reminder of the difference the practice is making.

One patient story stands out in particular. A woman who had been living with the effects of a serious car accident for more than 20 years worked through a tailored treatment plan with the practice and experienced her first pain-free day in two decades. That is an extraordinary outcome and a powerful example of what dedicated, personalised care can achieve.

Moments like that are about far more than treatment alone. They are about restoring comfort, confidence and freedom to someone’s life. They are the kind of results that stay with both the patient and the practitioner, and they highlight exactly why Aligned Health & Wellness has become such a valued part of its local community.

Building a business through resilience

Like many independent businesses, Aligned Health & Wellness has faced its share of challenges, especially in the early stages. Managing patient cancellations, rising costs and the pressure that comes with running a new business all brought uncertainty.

That is often the reality behind any growing practice. There is the visible side that patients see, but also the hard work, risk and responsibility that happen behind the scenes. Building something from scratch takes resilience, consistency and belief, particularly during those early months and years when every decision matters.

What stands out here is that the business kept moving forward. Through dedication, hard work and confidence in the value of the care being provided, the practice has continued to grow. The sleepless nights and challenges have been worthwhile, because they have helped create a service that is clearly making a positive impact on people’s lives.

Strong roots in the local community

Being part of the local area matters deeply to Aligned Health & Wellness. Because the owner both lives and works in the community, the business has a strong connection to the people and places it serves. That local knowledge helps build genuine relationships and creates a supportive network of residents and business owners who want to see each other succeed.

Community support is more than a nice idea here. The practice actively promotes better health and wellbeing locally, is proud to sponsor a local hockey team, and works with other businesses to help fund community initiatives such as Christmas lights and local events. Those contributions help bring people together and strengthen the area as a whole.

That kind of involvement says a lot about the values behind the business. Aligned Health & Wellness is not simply based in the community — it is part of it. That connection makes the award even more meaningful, because it reflects recognition from the very people the business was built to serve.

What this award means

When Aligned Health & Wellness found out they had won Chiropractic Business of the Year, the first reaction was complete disbelief, quickly followed by immense gratitude. Knowing that patients took time out of their busy lives to vote for a small local business made the recognition even more special.

For the team, this award is a huge honour. It reflects the dedication, care and hard work that go into helping patients every day, and it validates the practice’s commitment to improving health and wellbeing in the local area. It also highlights the strong and trusting relationships that have been built with patients over time.

That trust means everything. The business sees this recognition as proof that the attention, effort and compassion it puts into patient care are being felt and appreciated. Looking ahead, the plan is to continue serving the community while also expanding the practice over the next few years, allowing more patients to access support and more services to be offered without compromising the standard of care people have come to expect.

Congratulations to Aligned Health & Wellness

At My Local Awards 2026 Yorkshire, we are proud to celebrate businesses that combine expertise, passion and genuine care for the people they serve. Aligned Health & Wellness is a brilliant example of all three.

From a courageous career change to building a trusted local practice that is helping people recover, move better and live healthier lives, this is a business with both heart and purpose. Its win reflects not just clinical skill, but compassion, resilience and a real commitment to the community.

Congratulations to Aligned Health & Wellness, a highly deserving winner of Chiropractic Business of the Year 2026.

And finally, a message from the team: “Thank you so much for voting for Aligned Health & Wellness and for allowing me to do work that is so much more than just a job. It’s a true honour and a pleasure to support each of you in achieving your health goals.”